What Is Thoracolumbar Scoliosis? Causes and Treatment Options
Scoliosis can develop in any of the spine’s main sections, or in more than one section. As a progressive condition, being proactive with treatment is key. The goal of treatment is to prevent progression by correcting the unnatural spinal curve’s structural nature. Scoliosis causes the spine to bend and twist unnaturally. Thoracolumbar scoliosis is a […]
Can Scoliosis Cause Urinary Problems? Risks & Signs
Neurogenic bladder disorder is an umbrella term that includes a number of urinary problems from incontinence to leakage, the inability to fully empty the bladder, frequent urinary urges, and loss of bladder control. While mild and moderate scoliosis cases aren’t associated with urinary issues, severe, very severe, and untreated cases can involve urinary problems. Urinary […]
How Long Do People With Scoliosis Live? Key Insights
No two cases of scoliosis are the same, but generally, the more severe a condition, the more likely it is to impact quality of life; even in severe cases, a lower life expectancy isn’t considered a common condition effect. In most cases, scoliosis patients have a typical lifespan, but there are certainly condition effects that […]
Choosing Scoliosis Braces for Adults: What to Know
No brace on its own is enough to address scoliosis on all levels, but when combined with other types of corrective treatment, it can help facilitate structural changes within the spine. Corrective bracing can help with pain, curve stability, and when added to a proactive treatment plan can help reduce curve size. What you need […]
Understanding Scoliosis Neck Pain: Causes and Relief Options
Not everyone with scoliosis will experience pain, but for those that do, pain medication only works for short-term pain management; when it comes to sustainable long-term pain relief, the underlying cause of the pain, the condition itself, needs to be addressed. Scoliosis neck pain can develop if the cervical spine bends and twists unnaturally. Cervical […]
Bulging Disc Treatment: Effective Options Explained
A person’s overall health can be affected by their spinal health, and a healthy spine will have its natural curves in place and healthy discs sitting between adjacent vertebral bodies. If a disc experiences degenerative changes, it can disrupt the biomechanics of the entire spine. Disc health is key to a healthy functioning spine. Discs […]
Does Scoliosis Affect Life Expectancy? What You Should Know
Scoliosis can range from mild scoliosis to moderate scoliosis and severe scoliosis; a lower life expectancy isn’t considered a common effect of the condition, but as a progressive condition, if scoliosis is left untreated, and/or is particularly severe, complications can develop with the potential to impact a patient’s quality of life and life expectancy. Scoliosis […]
Choosing the Best Mattress for Scoliosis Relief and Support
Sleep quality is an important factor for quality of life, and for people with scoliosis, it’s also about helping the body and spine respond well to treatment. Getting a restful night’s sleep can also be particularly challenging for those with scoliosis; this can be due to pain and/or difficulties finding a comfortable sleep position. Choosing […]
How Do Nearly 7 Million Americans Live with Scoliosis?
Living with scoliosis is a reality for nearly 7 million Americans, a condition that can bring unique challenges but also opportunities for resilience and growth. Scoliosis, characterized by an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine, affects individuals differently—from mild cases to severe ones that may require surgical intervention. Understanding how people manage this condition sheds […]
Degrees of Scoliosis: Understanding Severity Levels
Not only are there different types of scoliosis, the condition ranges widely in severity. Scoliosis cases also vary based on patient age and curvature location. With so many different factors shaping a patient’s condition, treatment plans have to be 100-percent customized. Understanding the severity levels of scoliosis is important because they range widely, and as […]